Osinbajo Reveals What Buhari Told Him About Presidency
Afnews Editor
Apr 25, 2022
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed what President Muhammadu Buhari told him about the Presidency of Nigeria.
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The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) made the disclosure on Monday when he visited Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in Akure, the capital.
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Osinbajo hailed Buhari for key assigning responsibilities to him since the All Progressives Congress (APC) assumed power in 2015.
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The VP further commended the President for his "open mindedness and generosityÔÇØ, NAN reports.
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Osinbajo recalled that as Acting President, he got to know many things that most people will never come across.
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"Even people in government will never come across and I gained a lot of experience on that account.
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"Many times, the President, when he was away, said pointedly to me that: Look, I don't want to feter your discretion in any way.
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"As Acting President, you are president. Make sure you are fair and just. Don't refer anything to me, don't ask me any questions. Just do whatever you need to do.ÔÇØ
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Osinbajo added that it would be a betrayal if with all that he has been given by God's grace, "retire either to Lagos or Ikene and be writing my memoirsÔÇØ.
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